Stories I’ll Never (Say Never) Write [1/?] with @captainseaweedbrains
When Princess Katniss of Venari leaves her father’s wild, mountainous land to journey to Bakkerik, a rich and powerful seaside kingdom, and Venari’s long time enemy, she knows what political duties await her. Marrying the crown prince, learning a new language, and practicing a new religion, very different from the worship of Mother o’the Mountain at home. The princess harbors personal hopes as well: a chance to cultivate her gift with music — and the possibility of a love like her parents have. But her hopes run aground on reality when her new husband, though kind, is distant. Despite her best efforts at friendship, he seems intent on only visiting her as much as is necessary to make an heir. Questions rise like the tide Katniss can hear from her royal chambers: why can’t she make a real connection with Peeta? why does the prince of a seaside kingdom fear the ocean so much? and what scandalous secrets is her new friend and lady’s maid, Lavinia, hiding?